Primary care
A good relationship with your primary care doctor can help you protect your health and well-being. Our primary care team includes:
- Family medicine: These doctors care for patients of all ages.
- Internal medicine: These doctors care for adults starting at age 18.
Your primary care doctor serves as your personal health advocate. They will learn about your health history, work with you to reduce your risk for chronic disease and help you manage any health concerns that develop. If you need specialty care, your primary care provider will coordinate that for you.
Helping you stay healthy and active
Our primary care doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants screen for health-related conditions in addition to treating illness and injuries. Our providers also provide preventive care. Their care includes:
Reviewed 12/28/2022
Screening tests for men
Find out which tests you should get in each decade of life
Screening tests can help you find and head off health problems early. Keep reading to find out which tests men should get in each decade of life.
Note: This information is intended as a general guide. Talk to your doctor for details on what types of tests you need and when to get them.
20s—Recommended tests:
- Blood pressure. At least every 2 years.
- Cholesterol. Every 4 to 6 years.
30s—Recommended tests:
- Blood pressure. At least every 2 years.
- Cholesterol. Every 4 to 6 years.
- Diabetes. Ask your doctor.
40s—Recommended tests:
- Blood pressure. At least every 2 years.
- Cholesterol. Every 4 to 6 years.
- Colorectal cancer. Start at age 45. Talk to your doctor about screening options.
- Diabetes. At least every 3 years, starting at age 45.
- Prostate cancer. African American men should talk with their doctor about the pros and cons of screening at age 45.
50s—Recommended tests:
- Blood pressure. At least every 2 years.
- Cholesterol. Every 4 to 6 years.
- Colorectal cancer. Talk to your doctor about screening options.
- Diabetes. At least every 3 years.
- Prostate cancer. At age 50, talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of screening.
60s—Recommended tests:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm. Once between ages 65 and 75 if you've ever been a smoker.
- Blood pressure. At least every 2 years.
- Cholesterol. Every 4 to 6 years.
- Colorectal cancer. Talk to your doctor about screening options.
- Diabetes. At least every 3 years.
- Prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of screening.
70+—Recommended tests:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm. Once between ages 65 and 75 if you've ever been a smoker.
- Blood pressure. At least every 2 years.
- Cholesterol. Every 4 to 6 years.
- Colorectal cancer. Through age 75, talk to your doctor about screening options.
- Diabetes. At least every 3 years.
- Osteoporosis. Start at age 70; thereafter depends on your risk factors.
- Prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of screening.
VISIT THE MEN'S HEALTH TOPIC CENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW MEN CAN STAY HEALTHY.
Sources: American Cancer Society; American Heart Association; Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- Yearly wellness exams
- Immunizations
- Management of chronic diseases
- Preventive health
- Referrals to a medical specialist, when needed
- Screenings
- School and sport physicals
- Treatment for health issues
Family medicine
Our family medicine doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide comprehensive care for individuals and families of all ages.
Our family medicine providers often care for patients throughout their lifetime, and in some cases, care for multiple generations of family members.
Family medicine doctors that treat several members of a family may be able to identify genetic issues, such as obesity, heart disease and high cholesterol.
Make a family medicine appointment
To make an appointment, find a family medicine doctor or call 888.396.3729.
Internal medicine
Mercyhealth’s internal medicine doctors, sometimes called “internists,” care primarily for adults 18 and older. Our internal medicine doctors provide primary care, including preventive care as well as treatment of complex adult diseases. They are specially trained in conditions and issues that affect you during every stage of your adult years.
Make an internal medicine appointment
To make an appointment, find an internal medicine doctor or call 888.396.3729.